Moore, Oscar
(1916–1981)> GUITARIST
Moore, Oscar 25 December 1916; Austin, TX – 8 October 1981; Las Vegas, NV Guitarist. Birth year given as 1912 or 1916. Moore formed a guitar duo with his brother, Johnny Moore, and was with the Nat “King” Cole Trio from 1937 to 1947. He also recorded with Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum, Lester Young, and others. He was with the Three Blazers from 1947 until the mid-1950s; also recorded as leader. He performed intermittently thereafter. Moore’s fluent style incorporated blues elements. Kenny…